Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 201g
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 540.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.